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Indium CEO named Businessperson of the Year
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has announced Ross Berntson, president and CEO of Indium Corporation, as its 2026 Businessperson of the Year.
Kickstand food truck brings pressed sandwiches back to Brownsburg markets
Chef Jason Anderson is relaunching his Brownsburg-based food truck, Kickstand, in fall 2024 following a hiatus since 2019.
Tea’s Me Cafe to close Tarkington Park location
It’s the second Tea’s Me to close since December, but Tamika Catchings’ company is not shutting down.
Leaders oppose Braun’s MWBE rollback
Gov. Mike Braun announced that Indiana will end race- and sex-based contracting considerations and replace them with a “merit-based approach that gives every Hoosier business a fair opportunity to compete” on July 15. […]
I Love the Burg
Published July 24DRIP, a coffee, tea and kava bar, opens in North St. Pete
St. Pete has a new something-for-everyone spot. DRIP is now open at 4901 38th Avenue North, bringing a mix of coffee, tea and kava to the neighborhood. DRIP got its […]
I Love the Burg
Published July 24St. Pete Massage Studio is giving away 100 massages for its 10-year anniversary
Ten years ago, Massage Studio (451 4th Street North) opened its doors in downtown St. Pete with a simple goal: to help people relax. A decade later, the locally owned […]
That's So Tampa
Published July 24Retired local meteorologist launches gluten-free cafe and deli in Westshore
In food news, one local meteorologist has swapped cold fronts for cold cuts – that and more coming up after the break. Locals have known Shay Ryan for the better […]
Area firm receives additional orders for border-surveillance system
SYRACUSE — SRC Inc., a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, headquartered in Syracuse with offices in Rome, has announced that it has received additional orders for its SR Hawk radar systems to support autonomous surveillance operations along the…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 24Home project management company joins St. Pete incubator
The platform manages every step of a project, from planning and pricing to scheduling and installation.
Indy hears 'Birdcall' as chicken chain expands
INDIANAPOLIS – A Colorado-based chicken chain is setting its sights on central Indiana. Birdcall, known for chicken sandwiches, tenders, gluten-friendly nuggets and more, plans to add five restaurants in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The franchise agreement covers Indy,…
Western-Style Ice Cream Shop Opens in Westmoreland
A unique new ice cream shop hosted its grand opening on Thursday night.
Indianapolis businesses use artificial intelligence to stop shoplifting
An Indianapolis gas station joined dozens of other Indiana businesses in adopting an AI software designed to detect shoplifting behavior in real time.